29 life lessons learned in travelling the world for 8 years straight

[Homeslice]

Good article, agreed with 70-80% of it.
Nobody is going to lie on their death-bed going "I wish I had bought a 60-inch TV instead of a 32-inch, or an Audi instead of a Toyota"........They are going to go "I wish I had spent more time with so-and-so, or learned more about this, or travelled there, or done this, etc."

[tallywacker]

So how did this guy fund his trip around the world? Trust fund?

[Huy]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

The how to live like a bum your whole life story. Wonderful

People like him didn't build the space shuttle, didn't walk on the moon, didn't invent the telephone, didn't create the internet, didn't build the first car, didn't design the gasoline engine, etc....

Sure we all could go back to being nomads and living in caves, but who really wants to?

Guess you kinda missed his point in number 5 then

The world is much more fun with people of varying interests and beliefs. Despite my scepticism, in my travels I have hung out with astrologists, palm readers, very religious folk, conservatives, and people who hate technology. And my life and experiences are enriched so much because of it.

While he may not cure cancer, discover alternate fuels or solve global warming....he's certainly enriched several lives HERE


It takes all kinds of experiences to shape a person into who they eventually become. And if they don't close their mind, they can continually evolve.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

So how did this guy fund his trip around the world? Trust fund?

http://www.fluentin3months.com/about/

degree in Electronic Engineering...


I have had plenty of other jobs in the last decade such as English teacher, Mathematics teacher, French/Spanish teacher, photographer, youth hostel receptionist, tour guide, yoga store manager, first aid assistant, electronic engineer and several others. Before attempting to support myself from this blog, I was a location independent freelance translator of technical documents. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be rich to travel the world!

[tallywacker]

Originally Posted by Huy

Guess you kinda missed his point in number 5 then



While he may not cure cancer, discover alternate fuels or solve global warming....he's certainly enriched several lives HERE


It takes all kinds of experiences to shape a person into who they eventually become. And if they don't close their mind, they can continually evolve.

I love arguing with hippy professors about their do nothing lifestyles that contribute nothing to society.

The "I'm better than you because I have an open mind to be a lazy faggot" mentality is hilarious. I've lived around the world AND worked my ass off while doing it and contributed to something atleast.

If you want to pay for me to travel the world, smoke weed, and learn languages I'll take you up on it. Until that point I'm going to continue earning a living and enjoying myself

[tallywacker]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

http://www.fluentin3months.com/about/

Don't mind me, I didn't mean to break up your circle jerk in here. I just don't want his life.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

I have had plenty of other jobs in the last decade such as English teacher, Mathematics teacher, French/Spanish teacher, photographer, youth hostel receptionist, tour guide, yoga store manager, first aid assistant, electronic engineer and several others. Before attempting to support myself from this blog, I was a location independent freelance translator of technical documents. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be rich to travel the world!

One criticism:

Good luck funding a decent retirement with that.

[tallywacker]

[Homeslice]

lol wut

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

Don't mind me, I didn't mean to break up your circle jerk in here. I just don't want his life.

I don't post things to start circle jerks. I post things to start discussion.